Second wave: Europe imposes curfew due to coronavirus
The coronavirus is plaguing the world. The World Health Organization has recorded another COVID record. Almost 424 thousand people fell ill during the day, reports the correspondent of the TV channel “MIR 24” Dmitry Zabrudsky.
COVID spoiled the holiday for Europeans. In the countries of the Old World, Christmas markets are canceled due to infection. After the festivities, the already difficult situation can become disastrous, they calculated in Ireland, Germany and France.
Today, the Fifth Republic has joined the list of countries where the number of coronavirus patients has exceeded one million. Doctors say there are not enough places in hospitals. The country has a new anti-record – more than 41 thousand infected. The authorities announced a curfew from 9 pm to 6 am. You can only leave the house in case of emergency. Meanwhile, economists have already calculated that the restrictions will cost the country two billion euros.
Second wave: Europe imposes curfew due to coronavirus
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Deserted at night and in Italian cities. The police warn: violation of the isolation regime is dangerous not only for health, but also for the wallet of Italians.
“A sad measure, but necessary. I think that in a sense this is correct. We need a curfew to avoid the worst, ”said Milan resident Paulina Casolliono.
“This is one of the possible measures to contain the situation. Let's hope this will have a positive effect, ”said Francesco Bertolutti.
The opposite effect of quarantine in Israel. National isolation pushed thousands of Tel Aviv residents out of their minds and then onto the streets. The ban on mass gatherings in the country has been ignored for more than a month. The protesters demand the lifting of restrictions and the resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu.
“We're hungry. We do not work and do not receive compensation. Therefore, we feel that the authorities do not think about us. We feel abandoned, ”says Esti Zakheim, actress and chairman of the Israel Actors' Union.
The most difficult situation is now in the Czech Republic. In terms of the number of infected per 100 thousand people, the country came out on top in the EU – 20 thousand new cases daily. Despite the national lockdown, the number of COVID-19 patients continues to grow. The military was thrown to fight the infection. Mobile hospitals are being deployed in the center of Prague.
“We are prepared for the worst-case scenario. We will have about 200 medical professionals here who will take care of 500 patients around the clock. If necessary, we will be able to increase the number of doctors, “General Zoltan Bubenik assured.
Institutions accept only by appointment. Stores, except for those selling essential goods, are closed. Cafes and restaurants have switched to take-out work.
The Americans were given hope today. Epidemiologists have approved the massive use of remdesivir, a coronavirus vaccine called Velcuri. So far, this is the only drug approved in the country to fight COVID-19. Donald Trump was also treated with him.
